Kinsey, I really enjoyed reading about both your educational and spiritual journey! Coming from a very small, rural town, I have also been exposed to the many joys of wildlife. That being said, please tell me how you kill a snake with a plunger? I'm definitely going to put that on my to-do list!
Well I didn't kill the snake with the plunger, my wonderful, funny father did. He found the snake in the bathroom on a late night trip and that was the only thing within reach! Haha
Hello Kinsey! I enjoyed reading about your journey to GC and I'm happy that you have found your place here and are so involved! My question for you is about your love of TV. I also LOVE all cops shows. Do you enjoy shows like Bones and Elementary (a more recent Sherlock Holmes show) ?
I do like Bones, but I've found I like Castle much more than I used to like Bones (both of which I just watch re-runs, because I already watch so many shows, I can't keep up with their new stuff). And I've never watched Elementary, but I have heard its good, so I may have to try it out!
Hey, Kinsey! That's so cool that you've been to South Africa and France! I went to Paris last summer as well, and I loved it! Have you travelled to any other countries?
Hey, Kinsey! I enjoyed reading about your spiritual and academic journey! I am intrigued by your last sentence about your thoughts about the MAT program. So my question is two parts:
1. What makes you the most nervous about this experience?
2. What excites you the most about this experience?
I am nervous about all of the hard work needed and how hard teaching will be. I want to be the best I can and that doesn't come easy. I am excited because I've always wanted to be a teacher and this is my last step to finally becoming one!
Hey Kinsey! I loved reading your biography and learning more about you! My question is what made you choose the MAT program at GC instead of another university like UGA?
When I first came to GC, I always thought of transferring to UGA after my sophomore year, but after joining SAO I decided against it. Furthermore, I had known about the MAT program since before I decided to come to GC, so I eventually made up my mind that I would stay here--in a place I call home.
My first favorite part was playing with the kids when we introduced them to their newly renovated child care center--even though they didn't understand English, they understood a smile and a hand to hold and I just got so much joy from playing with them. My second favorite part was going on the safari, because seeing those animals in the wild (like elephants and giraffes) is nothing like seeing them in the zoo. So majestic and wild, we even got charged at by elephants, and although it was a scary experience at the time, it was quite memorable. We also got to experience the most breath-taking sunrise I have ever seen while on the safari!
Hey Kinsey, I enjoyed reading about your childhood. I've always wondered what it would be like living near Florida. I am not a huge fan of snakes, but it would be worth it. My two questions are: If you had the choice of living anywhere in the world, where would you live? AND How do you think all of your travels to various countries has changed your perspective about teaching high school history?
You first question is seriously really hard! I've been to quite a few amazing places, but no place is really home like Georgia. But I will say, I would love to live in somewhere in Europe for a year or so, like the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, or Greece--but I'm not sure if I could live too far from family. Traveling to different countries where people speak many different languages has allowed me to realize that no matter where you go, people understand a smile, a hug, and love. It's all the same no matter where you go and that has led me to understand that as a teacher I can make an impact just with a smile and caring about my students. It also made me aware of how different people are and that there is no one way to teach.
Hey Kinsey, I really enjoyed reading your autobiography and can tell that you are an adventurous and passionate person! Your experience in Africa sounds incredibly exciting and I see that you have traveled to many other countries as well. Did you go to all of those places on mission trips? If so, I commend your dedication and would like to know more about the work you completed and how it may have affected you. If not, what was your inspiration for traveling, and what is your favorite funny story from your travels?
My two trips to Mexico were both mission trips and I went with FCA. We built houses for two families while down there and did sports camps for kids--it was extremely rewarding and amazing since it was my first mission trip. My trip to Nicaragua was also a mission trip with my church and we did a lot of different things in small village called Padre Ramos. My trip to China was a study abroad & it was amazing! And my trip to South Africa was also missionary & I talked about that above. And Paris was a graduation gift--so it was all touristy stuff! All of my mission trips have allowed me to see the beauty of the Lord in so many different people and places. The people we come in contact with struggle so much more than we do, but often find much more joy than we do. I love serving the people I come in contact with, sometimes that's with hard work and sometimes its just with a hug. Favorite funny story...our leaders in Nicaragua played a really mean trick on us. They were taking us to visit this village that could only be reached by boat (we were going to take food to them). They told us that it was so isolated, that there was a group of indigenous people living in the jungle around the village & that if they were to show themselves that we were to remain calm, etc. We honestly figured we wouldn't see them, but when we pulled up to the cove, they were calling out to each other, closing in with "weapons", and were painted from head to toe in mud, etc. I was literally scared for my life, thought I was never coming home, etc. And the punch line was that the boys from our village had dressed up and did this to every group that came down.
Hey Kinz! Thinking of a question was hard because not only have I known you since middle school, I've also lived with you. But, I've concocted two questions-the first because I can't help myself, and the second something I don't think I've ever asked you.
1. How in the world do you do so much travelling with such little legs? (I love you please don't hate me) and 2. Do you think your travels have afforded you a different teaching style-or, how has travelling allowed you to see things differently, and how do you plan to use your expanded worldview in your classroom?
I love you Slack, but I get around just fine on my little legs!
I plan to use all of my traveling in my classroom and I hope to incorporate quite a bit of geography into my history lessons. In my opinion history and the location of places, countries, or a people cannot be separated and I think that having my own pictures of places and people will allow my students to be more interested. I have always enjoyed the teachers who bring first-hand knowledge or experience into a classroom.
Having such deep faith is inspiring. Reading your autobiography I was reminded a lot of my family, who have large ties to their religion as well. I was curious, you said you joined the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, but you never mentioned a sport. What was it that you played? And also, how did you kill a snake with a plunger? (This is incredibly important, I can't stand snakes.)
Even though FCA was and is for atheletes, at my high school they didn't kick you out if you weren't one. But I did play one year of jv volleyball my junior year of high school. And I'm not quite sure, my dad killed it. There's a question above that goes into more detail about the hilarious story!
I know I want to teach high school, but not particularly picky on what grade. I think that throughout my career I would at least like to teach every grade though.
Traveling didn't exactly help me choose teaching as a career, I've always wanted to teach, but it has helped me grow in patience, understanding, openness, and finding joy in small things which I think will definitely come in handy as a teacher (I'm definitely not perfect in those things though, I'm still impatient, judgmental, and pessimistic at times, but traveling as shown me that I need to work hard on those things).
Hello Kinsey, have you considered teaching abroad? If so, where? Forgive me, I'm asking everyone this, because I really, really want to and enjoy picking people's brains. JF
I've thought about it a little, but not extensively. But if I could choose anywhere, I would teach in South Africa because the people and the beautiful country stole my heart like no other place I've been to.
Hey Kinsey! You mentioned that you spent some time as a tutor for the YES program. How was that experience for you? Do you think it influenced you in any way on which demographic you would like to teach?
The experience was good, it started out rough, but once I got to know the students it was a lot better. It definitely wasn't easy and it most of the time felt like a babysitting job because we were constantly just trying to get kids to work. I think that seeing first-hand how broken a particular school system is, makes me want to teach some place where I can help be a solution. But I honestly think I would be fine teaching anywhere.
Wow, really small world, and Savannah Lackey also went to Henry County schools! I graduated from Luella High School & I actually never knew Woodland was called that haha
Kinsey, I really enjoyed reading about both your educational and spiritual journey! Coming from a very small, rural town, I have also been exposed to the many joys of wildlife. That being said, please tell me how you kill a snake with a plunger? I'm definitely going to put that on my to-do list!
ReplyDeleteWell I didn't kill the snake with the plunger, my wonderful, funny father did. He found the snake in the bathroom on a late night trip and that was the only thing within reach! Haha
DeleteHello Kinsey! I enjoyed reading about your journey to GC and I'm happy that you have found your place here and are so involved! My question for you is about your love of TV. I also LOVE all cops shows. Do you enjoy shows like Bones and Elementary (a more recent Sherlock Holmes show) ?
ReplyDeleteI do like Bones, but I've found I like Castle much more than I used to like Bones (both of which I just watch re-runs, because I already watch so many shows, I can't keep up with their new stuff). And I've never watched Elementary, but I have heard its good, so I may have to try it out!
DeleteI feel odd asking you a question when I already kind of know you haha. But what was the best part of being in the BSP?
ReplyDeleteThe best part was my roommates, we didn't get along all of the time, but I loved my time with them--they made my freshman year quite amazing!
DeleteHey, Kinsey! That's so cool that you've been to South Africa and France! I went to Paris last summer as well, and I loved it! Have you travelled to any other countries?
ReplyDeleteYes I have travelled to China, Mexico, and Nicaragua!
DeleteHey, Kinsey! I enjoyed reading about your spiritual and academic journey! I am intrigued by your last sentence about your thoughts about the MAT program. So my question is two parts:
ReplyDelete1. What makes you the most nervous about this experience?
2. What excites you the most about this experience?
I am nervous about all of the hard work needed and how hard teaching will be. I want to be the best I can and that doesn't come easy. I am excited because I've always wanted to be a teacher and this is my last step to finally becoming one!
DeleteHey Kinsey! I loved reading your biography and learning more about you! My question is what made you choose the MAT program at GC instead of another university like UGA?
ReplyDeleteWhen I first came to GC, I always thought of transferring to UGA after my sophomore year, but after joining SAO I decided against it. Furthermore, I had known about the MAT program since before I decided to come to GC, so I eventually made up my mind that I would stay here--in a place I call home.
DeleteHello Kinsey! What was your favorite part about traveling to South Africa?
ReplyDeleteMy first favorite part was playing with the kids when we introduced them to their newly renovated child care center--even though they didn't understand English, they understood a smile and a hand to hold and I just got so much joy from playing with them. My second favorite part was going on the safari, because seeing those animals in the wild (like elephants and giraffes) is nothing like seeing them in the zoo. So majestic and wild, we even got charged at by elephants, and although it was a scary experience at the time, it was quite memorable. We also got to experience the most breath-taking sunrise I have ever seen while on the safari!
DeleteHey Kinsey, I enjoyed reading about your childhood. I've always wondered what it would be like living near Florida. I am not a huge fan of snakes, but it would be worth it.
ReplyDeleteMy two questions are:
If you had the choice of living anywhere in the world, where would you live?
AND
How do you think all of your travels to various countries has changed your perspective about teaching high school history?
You first question is seriously really hard! I've been to quite a few amazing places, but no place is really home like Georgia. But I will say, I would love to live in somewhere in Europe for a year or so, like the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, or Greece--but I'm not sure if I could live too far from family.
DeleteTraveling to different countries where people speak many different languages has allowed me to realize that no matter where you go, people understand a smile, a hug, and love. It's all the same no matter where you go and that has led me to understand that as a teacher I can make an impact just with a smile and caring about my students. It also made me aware of how different people are and that there is no one way to teach.
Hey Kinsey, I really enjoyed reading your autobiography and can tell that you are an adventurous and passionate person! Your experience in Africa sounds incredibly exciting and I see that you have traveled to many other countries as well. Did you go to all of those places on mission trips? If so, I commend your dedication and would like to know more about the work you completed and how it may have affected you. If not, what was your inspiration for traveling, and what is your favorite funny story from your travels?
ReplyDeleteMy two trips to Mexico were both mission trips and I went with FCA. We built houses for two families while down there and did sports camps for kids--it was extremely rewarding and amazing since it was my first mission trip. My trip to Nicaragua was also a mission trip with my church and we did a lot of different things in small village called Padre Ramos. My trip to China was a study abroad & it was amazing! And my trip to South Africa was also missionary & I talked about that above. And Paris was a graduation gift--so it was all touristy stuff!
DeleteAll of my mission trips have allowed me to see the beauty of the Lord in so many different people and places. The people we come in contact with struggle so much more than we do, but often find much more joy than we do. I love serving the people I come in contact with, sometimes that's with hard work and sometimes its just with a hug.
Favorite funny story...our leaders in Nicaragua played a really mean trick on us. They were taking us to visit this village that could only be reached by boat (we were going to take food to them). They told us that it was so isolated, that there was a group of indigenous people living in the jungle around the village & that if they were to show themselves that we were to remain calm, etc. We honestly figured we wouldn't see them, but when we pulled up to the cove, they were calling out to each other, closing in with "weapons", and were painted from head to toe in mud, etc. I was literally scared for my life, thought I was never coming home, etc. And the punch line was that the boys from our village had dressed up and did this to every group that came down.
Hey Kinz! Thinking of a question was hard because not only have I known you since middle school, I've also lived with you. But, I've concocted two questions-the first because I can't help myself, and the second something I don't think I've ever asked you.
ReplyDelete1. How in the world do you do so much travelling with such little legs? (I love you please don't hate me)
and 2. Do you think your travels have afforded you a different teaching style-or, how has travelling allowed you to see things differently, and how do you plan to use your expanded worldview in your classroom?
I love you Slack, but I get around just fine on my little legs!
DeleteI plan to use all of my traveling in my classroom and I hope to incorporate quite a bit of geography into my history lessons. In my opinion history and the location of places, countries, or a people cannot be separated and I think that having my own pictures of places and people will allow my students to be more interested. I have always enjoyed the teachers who bring first-hand knowledge or experience into a classroom.
Having such deep faith is inspiring. Reading your autobiography I was reminded a lot of my family, who have large ties to their religion as well.
ReplyDeleteI was curious, you said you joined the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, but you never mentioned a sport. What was it that you played?
And also, how did you kill a snake with a plunger? (This is incredibly important, I can't stand snakes.)
Even though FCA was and is for atheletes, at my high school they didn't kick you out if you weren't one. But I did play one year of jv volleyball my junior year of high school. And I'm not quite sure, my dad killed it. There's a question above that goes into more detail about the hilarious story!
DeleteLoved reading the bio, Do you know what grade you would like to teach?
ReplyDeleteI know I want to teach high school, but not particularly picky on what grade. I think that throughout my career I would at least like to teach every grade though.
DeleteHow do you think your traveling and all the learning from different cultures that you've visited helped you in choosing this path as a career?
ReplyDeleteTraveling didn't exactly help me choose teaching as a career, I've always wanted to teach, but it has helped me grow in patience, understanding, openness, and finding joy in small things which I think will definitely come in handy as a teacher (I'm definitely not perfect in those things though, I'm still impatient, judgmental, and pessimistic at times, but traveling as shown me that I need to work hard on those things).
DeleteHello Kinsey, have you considered teaching abroad? If so, where? Forgive me, I'm asking everyone this, because I really, really want to and enjoy picking people's brains. JF
ReplyDeleteI've thought about it a little, but not extensively. But if I could choose anywhere, I would teach in South Africa because the people and the beautiful country stole my heart like no other place I've been to.
DeleteHey Kinsey! You mentioned that you spent some time as a tutor for the YES program. How was that experience for you? Do you think it influenced you in any way on which demographic you would like to teach?
ReplyDeleteThe experience was good, it started out rough, but once I got to know the students it was a lot better. It definitely wasn't easy and it most of the time felt like a babysitting job because we were constantly just trying to get kids to work. I think that seeing first-hand how broken a particular school system is, makes me want to teach some place where I can help be a solution. But I honestly think I would be fine teaching anywhere.
DeleteIt is such a small world! I went to high school in Henry county and attended Woodland (Hoodland as it was fondly known.) What school did you attend?
ReplyDeleteWow, really small world, and Savannah Lackey also went to Henry County schools! I graduated from Luella High School & I actually never knew Woodland was called that haha
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